I was raped
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In this essay Ganesh talks about his attraction to men and his concerns around the reactions his parents might face from relatives and society
… in which Alok reveals his ultimate secret to his parents before he turns 30.
Everything seemed so auspicious. I was bathed in turmeric powder…
A mother’s take on handling extended family’s reaction to her son’s coming out.
Muthukumar from Lotus Sangam, Kumbakonam who participated in the parents meet (organized as part of Chennai Pride 2011 celebrations) with his mother, talks about his experience. A touching read!
Sex change is my farewell to 23 years of being, trying to be, pretending to be and for days to come, trying to give being a chance.